[password] abcisme
[position] 34 32.34S 173 46.54
[weather] 10-15kn WSW, scattered cloud, 1-2m gentle rolling swell
[heading] 152 T
[status] Wow!
We planned this trip in a way that would have continually improving weather. Its nice to end on a high, and you certainly don't want to hit the rough stuff close to NZ. ...but we didn't plan it to be this good!
The sky is blue with scattered cloud for texture. The breeze is cool, but not cold, and the sun is shining bright and warm. The sea is a gentle long period rolling swell. There is enough wind create occasional white caps on the waves. The sails are all up and out pulling us along in a 90 degree true wind angle.
In other words, we are cruising in absolutely perfect sailing conditions!
This is our last day at sea and perhaps the best we've ever had. We will arrive in Opua tonight and be ready for customs in the morning.
Meanwhile, the stereo continues to blast and we clean, write, plan and sail!
We are blessed indeed.

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